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September 2, 2025 VOL XLIX NO. 5
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Workshop 2025 Agenda Now Available Online

The highly anticipated agenda for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Workshop 2025 is now available online.

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Grammy Award-Winning Artist Takes the Stage at Workshop 2025

The New Jersey School Boards Association is proud to announce that Grammy Award-winning hip-hop violinist Miri Ben-Ari will be the keynote speaker on Monday at Workshop 2025.

Two Weeks Remain to Secure Housing for Workshop 2025

The deadline to reserve a hotel reservation for Workshop 2025 is steadily approaching. Be sure to register soon.

From Imagination to Impact: Join the NJSBA STEAM Tank Challenge!

The New Jersey School Boards Association invites you to join us for a weekly virtual information session to learn about the STEAM Tank Challenge.

The New Jersey Department of Education Announces the 64th Annual United States Senate Youth Program

The New Jersey Department of Education recently announced its participation in the 64th Annual United States Senate Youth Program.

NJDOE Announces New Statewide Assessments

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recently announced the 2025-2026 school year assessment schedule, and the implementation of new statewide assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics.

NJDOE Releases Model Policies Under Freedom to Read Act

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) issued guidance and model policies to assist Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in implementing the Freedom to Read Act.

NJSBA Legal Department Releases Post Election Information for New Board Members and Charter School Trustees

NJSBA’s Legal Department has released a new legal resource, “Post Election Information for New Board Members and Charter School Trustees”, designed to provide those newly elected or appointed with answers to questions that are most often asked of NJSBA staff.

Semiannual Delegate Assembly "Second Notice" of Resolutions Cutoff Date

Official notice of resolution cutoff dates for Delegate Assembly.

The District Court of Maryland Vacates the USDOE’s Feb. 14, 2025 “Dear Colleague” Letter and Certification Requirement

The District Court of Maryland recently vacated the United States Department of Education’s Dear Colleague Letter of Feb. 14, 2025, and the accompanying certification requirement.

Legislative Update: School Counselor Certification Bill Signed into Law

Governor Murphy recently signed the School Counselor Certification Bill into law.

Upcoming Webinars: Building CTE-Focused Spaces

We are excited to share news about several upcoming webinars that NJSBA will be offering! Discover what’s in store and register for the programs that interest you the most.